On Tuesday, Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac was given a community policing commendation from the U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

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Lynch launched a national community-policing tour in Cincinnati in May 2015.

The tour was created to highlight collaborative programs and innovative policing practices designed to advance public safety, strengthen police-community relations and foster mutual trust and respect.

The department was singled out specifically for “its efforts to strengthen bonds between citizens and law enforcement, build mutual trust and promote the public good,” CPD’s Tiffaney Hardy said in a news release.

Regarding the commendation, Isaac said in the news release, "This is a very special acknowledge(ment) from Attorney General Lynch, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the COPS Office which highlights our commitment to strengthen police-community relations as we continue seeking ways to engage with the community in innovative ways."